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Customers most agreed on the following attributes:
from Savannah, GA on 6/26/2008
I bought this for travel/hiking, possibly some sports photography in the future. I haven't been able to use it in the field yet, but have messed around with at home some. For the money, it exceeded my expectations upon receipt. My only minor complaint so far is that the cork material at the top of the ballhead which "protects" the camera seems to be slightly wearing in spots, after mounting the camera only once. Maybe I over-tightened, not really sure. There appears to be no lost functionality because of this...I just wonder about its future durability. However, for the price, I would not hesitate to purchase this again.
I ordered a monopod for a street photo. I just want to see the difference between this one and a tripod.
I also did not want to spend +100 for a high-end monopod, so this one is perfect for me. Looks and feels solid, easy to open clamps and light.
Tripod is better if for long exposures but to stabilize your camera better than your hand it's worth of your attention.
from California on 3/3/2008
Perfect heigth for me 5' 10". Light weight and sturdy. Only con is the ball is plastic, so I try to avoid over tightening. I plan to use it for my nephew's graduation (in crowds).
from Southern MD on 2/21/2008
I can't leave home without my monopod. Excellent addition to my gear and works great when using a 200m or 300m telephoto lens. This really works in very tight places and have produced consistent quality sharp images and have eliminated any blurs from my pictures. One of the best equipment I have in my bag ... a must have for any serious hobbyist or enthusiast.
from Fari Oaks California on 2/21/2008
I bought the Slik monopod after several years of experience with the lightweight, inexpensive Slik 6000 tripod. I was a bit concerned that a light weight monopod in this price range might not be strong enough to hold a DSLR with a long lens. The Slik has performed well in the field and I recommend it for anyone who needs only a slight stabilization at shutter speeds that are only a bit longer than hand held. Obviously at this price there are no extras, just light weight and convenient. The ball head is a plus, but not nearly professional quality. Some kind of foot stabilization would have been nice, either a point, or floating foot. But, for the price, it's a good deal.
from Irvine, CA on 11/16/2007
"Must-have" gear if you're shooting insects in the wild - and good for birds, too. I'm on my second one, having lost the first, I couldn't get a replacement soon enough! Regardless of monopod manufacturer, do get a ball head for still cameras. One's included here, and at a low price.
from Manassas, VA on 9/26/2007
I admit that I am a SLIK fan! I have Sprint Pro 3Way and Mini Pro III tripods. The Slik Lighty Pod III Monopod w/SBH-100 Ball Head rounds out my stablization needs.